Tee off at Golf Fest

Are you ga-ga for golf? The upcoming Golf Fest lets avid green-goers see and experience all things related to the sport. Cruise booths from top industry manufacturers and get huge discounts on clothing, accessories and golf getaways. Test demos of new clubs, view the trick-shot show by Peter Longo and try your hand at the Hooters $50,000 Putting Challenge.

New to the popular event this year is a six-hole loop for beginner and junior golfers. The loop is offered on Saturday only, and instructors will be available at each hole. Dozens of raffles, a golf swing video analysis station and a beer garden will be featured both days of the festival.

Golf Fest is held at Oaks North Golf Course in Rancho Bernardo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16. Tickets are just $10 for adults, and free for children 10 years and younger. Also included with admission is a free round of golf at Encinitas Ranch for those who visit the Fest on Friday, and a round at Twin Oaks for Saturday visitors. The first 250 patrons each day also will receive a two-pack of Bridgestone golf balls.

U-T Contests can hook you up with a brand new set of Wilson golf clubs. Enter to win irons, a driver, Fairway wood, hybrid and a bag, totaled at $1,280. The contest closes at 11:59 p.m. March 15. Enter daily and refer your friends for more chances to win.